The goal of the Cognitive Assessment of Minnesota (CAM) is to provide an inclusive assessment for significant areas of cognition in a short amount of time. It is not an in-depth cognitive evaluation, but provides objective information on cognitive abilities and deficits. Treatment is tailored for each patient based on the findings of the CAM.

Who is appropriate to refer? Patients who might benefit from CAM assessment may include the following populations: CVA, TBI, and older adults. The CAM is not appropriate for patients with severe visual-perceptual deficits or for patients with aphasia.

What can a patient expect? The evaluation takes approximately 40 minutes to complete and can be broken down into two 20-minute sessions if necessary. The patient will be seated for the duration of the assessment in a quiet, non-distracting environment.